Why Strength Training is Essential for a Beginner Swimmer
For a beginner swimmer, incorporating strength training as part of your training program can be hugely beneficial. When swimming as a beginner, it is normal to initially feel weak in the pool.
Online Classes: Pilates & Stronger For Longer
We are pleased to announce that we have live online classes available now in the clinic. These classes are led by Aileen and Olive, see the time table here.
Celebrating Women’s health
This year’s theme for International Women’s day is each for Equal. An equal world is an enabled world. This day is a time for women around the world to commemorate their struggles and celebrate their achievements.
Pain Between Shoulder Blades During Pregnancy
Discomfort and pain is something most expecting mothers experience at some point of their pregnancy. One of the common pain experienced is back pain.
Getting back to regular exercise after retirement for men
Physical activity does not have to be strenuous. The level best suited for retired man is described as ‘moderate intensity’, practiced for at least 30 minutes on five or more days of every week.
Role of physiotherapy in geriatrics
A physiotherapist has a key role in enabling older people to maximise their bodies potential to enhance mobility and independence. The aim of geriatric physiotherapy is to improve a patient’s quality of life and prolong independence.
Will obesity in children cause mobility issues in later life?
In a nutshell, yes, obesity in children seriously impact the healthy growth of a child’s bones and joints. If left to get out of hand, obesity can cause many health and social problems formed in childhood.
Are first time mothers getting older?
the trend toward older parenthood is looking like it’s set to continue due to the myriad of societal pressures we are under. There are more risks involved with pregnancy and birth as maternal age rises.